Best Schools in San Cristobal, NM
San Cristobal, NM has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,536 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in San Cristobal don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in San Cristobal, NM
The top high schools in San Cristobal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
2. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
3. Questa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Cristobal, NM
The top middle schools in San Cristobal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Questa Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
4. Alta Vista Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Cristobal, NM
The top elementary schools in San Cristobal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arroyo Del Norte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 102 Students
2. Alta Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 111 Students
3. Taos Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Day School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 104 Students
4. El Rito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Cristobal, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Cristobal, NM has a total population of 445 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Cristobal, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood San Cristobal, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Cristobal, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Cristobal, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit San Cristobal, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in San Cristobal, NM
How many schools are in San Cristobal, NM?
San Cristobal, NM has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,536 students in total.
How do schools in San Cristobal perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in San Cristobal score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in San Cristobal don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Cristobal?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations